Stella was born on September 13, 1971 in London, England. She was the daughter of Paul
McCartney, a member of the world-famous band “the Beatles.” Though she was born famous,
her parents wanted her to live a normal and independent life. She went to state school and earned
pocket money on her own. She didn’t get the kind of allowance other kids of her age might have.
When she wanted pocket money, she had to clean dishes at a restaurant near her home.
Though Stella had the look to become a model, she was most interested in becoming a fashion
designer. At the age of twelve, she made her first jacket. Three years later, she started working on
her first fashion design collection. When she attended college, some students called her “Daddy’s
Girl.” But when her graduation fashion show came out, she made them shut up.
Later, she worked for some famous brands and achieved great success. In 2001, she started her
own brand and began to have some famous customers like Liv Tyler. Now she is a world-famous
fashion designer.
1. Stella is _________.
A. a member of the Beatles
B. a British model
C. a young fashion designer
D. a famous brand
2. What does the underlined word “independent” mean in the passage?
A.自由的
B. 平凡的
C. 独立的
D. 舒适的
3. Stella started working on her first fashion design collection ________.
A. in 1971
B. in 2001
C. in 1983
D. in 1986
4. _________ makes Stella achieve great success.
A. Her famous father
B. Her rich family
C. Some help from her friends
D. Her great effort (努力)
5. Which statement about Stella is NOT true?
A. Stella got money from her parents.
B. Stella made a successful graduating fashion show.
C. Stella’s dream is to be a famous designer.
D. Stella started her own brand at the age of 30.